07 Nov 2026
NATO to engage in comprehensive deterrence of Russia
NATO's new strategic concept will include the provision on the need to deter "any aggression" from Russia, U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken said.
"At the heart of NATO and at the heart of the Strategic Concept is the notion of defense and deterrence. That’s what bring – brought the Alliance together in the first place, and that includes with regard to deterring and defending against any aggression from Russia. I can say with confidence that that will be fully reflected in the Strategic Concept," Blinken noted
"Beyond that, let me leave it to the Summit, to the leaders to describe in more detail how the Alliance sees its relationship with Russia going forward. That will be something that will be, I think, fully aired at the Summit in Madrid," the secretary of state stressed.
"There were very positive and substantial inputs to that drafting process over the last couple of days, and I’d say we had a very good discussion about it," the official added.
NATO's next strategic concept will be adopted at the bloc's summit in Madrid in late June.
Latest news
Latest newsBulgaria Presents Draft 2027 State Budget: Increased Pensions and Investment in Development
07.Nov.2026
Russian Gerbera-2 Drone Discovered and Destroyed on Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast
07.Nov.2026
Sofia and Washington Discuss Black Sea Security and the Future of Europe's Security Architecture
07.Nov.2026
Green Energy Corridor: a Strategic Opportunity or an Overly Costly Project?
07.Nov.2026
Kremlin Calls for European Involvement in Security Talks without Offering a Concrete Framework
06.Nov.2026
The Caspian Bridge between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan: Ambitious Plans without Guarantees of Implementation
05.Nov.2026
Armenia Outlines Prospects for Applying for EU Membership in 2027–2028
04.Nov.2026
Moscow Seeks to Maintain Its Influence in the South Caucasus through the “3+3” Format
03.Nov.2026
Kazakhstan Resumes Oil Transit through Russia after Drone Attack
03.Nov.2026
Iliana Yotova's Victory Strengthens Political Stability and Bulgaria's Position in the Black Sea Region
02.Nov.2026
France Expands Military Surveillance Activities in the Black Sea: Romania Gains Strategic Importance
01.Nov.2026
Georgia Brings Black Sea Security to the UN Security Council Agenda
01.Nov.2026
Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Russian Oil Refineries: Russia’s Energy Infrastructure Faces Growing Risks
31.Oct.2026
Who will Pay to Protect Nature? A Council of Europe Expert’s Perspective
31.Oct.2026
OTS Expands Its Defence Agenda: Ankara’s Initiative Raises Questions About the Militarisation of the Organisation
31.Oct.2026